Return of the tux (T-shirt optional)

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A decade ago it looked as though the tux had lost its mojo. Men sighed when
they saw the words “black tie” written on the bottom of an invitation as it
meant dusting off their shapeless DJ (dinner jacket), or paying a visit to
Moss Bros to rent someone else’s.

Black tie became equated with corporate ballrooms serving stale bread rolls
and vinegary wine. Even Hollywood, once an exponent of the tux, lost
interest — come Oscar time, a new generation of young actors opted instead
for black day suits and skinny ties in which to stroll down the red carpet.

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Ryan Gosling in a modern blue-hued tuxedo

May 8 2013 Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

Ryan Gosling in a modern blue-hued tuxedo

May 8 2013 Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

Daniel Craig at the Skyfall premiere. His tuxedo style has a 1960s, Hugh Hefner look